Overview
Description
Explore what happens when political life mixes with issues of ultimate concern. By exploring how states have used, abused, or controlled religion (and vice-versa) we will try to come to an understanding of how these two powerful forces shape our lives.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Related Courses
Cross Listed With PSC 607K
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- classify definitions and theories of religion and apply those to interpret political events.
- evaluate successful religious-based political movements or parties.
- appraise and argue for political methods for managing religious-based identities in the context of diversity and equity.
- understand and describe some of the likely consequences of religious intervention in politics and vice-versa.
- conduct original analysis using theoretical background from class on a religious-political movement relevant to their interests.